Skyward Sword was the first Zelda game I ever played, and I didn't like it too much. The controls were horrific, and I absolutely despised the time trials. I also didn't like how I had to fight Demise several times, one time is enough. So I want to know, are the other games in the series similar? I'm considering getting another Zelda game to give the series another chance, but if the other games are like this one, then I don't even want to bother.

Well if you dont like that one than I would suggest sticking with the older Zelda games. Like The Legend of Zelda or better yet A Link to the Past. If you have a 3DS maybe even give Link's Awakening a try.

Anyway if you are looking for game suggestions you might want to ask in this thread here